Scott Waguespack's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 32nd Ward (profile). Campaign committees: Friends of Michael O'Connor PAC, Citizens for Waguespack.
- Cash on hand: $343,441 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $467,631; since 2019: $821,108 (1,124 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 75% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $87,483 in 141 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 15 votes: $14,500 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Baker | $20,200 | 4 | unknown | Chicago, IL |
| David Stearns | $17,500 | 7 | self | Chicago, IL |
| Belgravia Group Ltd (lobbying client) | $17,000 | 10 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | $16,000 | 8 | Countryside, IL | |
| Rodrigo dEscoto | $12,500 | 7 | Reflection Window | Chicago, IL |
| Platinum Homes Development, Inc | $12,500 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council | $12,000 | 6 | Burr Ridge, IL | |
| Baker Development Corporation (lobbying client) | $11,500 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| SEIU Illinois Council PAC | $11,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| William Senne | $11,000 | 2 | Sovereign Construction | Chicago, IL |
| Corine O'Hara | $10,000 | 3 | CorEtt | Chicago, IL |
| Tanya Lawrence | $10,000 | 4 | Tara Jordan Management | Chicago, IL |
| Mike Nellis | $10,000 | 2 | Authentic | Chicago, IL |
| Steven Schwartz | $9,500 | 5 | Midtown Athletic Club | Chicago, IL |
| Michael Scheid | $8,300 | 2 | Image Media | Hillside, IL |
| Illinois Hotel-Motel Political Action Committee | $8,000 | 4 | Springfield, IL | |
| Cozen O'Connor | $8,000 | 9 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Rosanne & Michael Denigris | $7,750 | 7 | Innovative Parking Solutions | Chicago, IL |
| Howard Orloff Imports | $7,500 | 6 | Chicago, IL | |
| Michael Sacks | $7,300 | 2 | GCM Grosvenor | Chicago, IL |
| Cari Sacks | $7,300 | 2 | Not employed | Chicago, IL |
| John Daley (lobbyist) | $7,000 | 7 | self | Chicago, IL |
| David Strand | $7,000 | 4 | Will's Northwoods | Chicago, IL |
| Michael Alvarez (lobbyist) | $7,000 | 5 | self | Chicago, IL |
| Bob Olson | $6,750 | 12 | Viking Ski Shop | Mount Prospect, IL |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | $20,200 | 4 |
| Reflection Window | $12,500 | 7 |
| Sovereign Construction | $11,000 | 2 |
| Corett | $10,000 | 3 |
| Tara Jordan Management | $10,000 | 4 |
| Authentic | $10,000 | 2 |
| Midtown Athletic Club | $9,500 | 5 |
| Image Media | $8,300 | 2 |
| Innovative Parking Solutions | $7,500 | 6 |
| Will'S Northwoods | $7,000 | 4 |
| Gcm Grosvenor | $6,900 | 1 |
| Fifield Co | $6,000 | 5 |
| Pat Kernan | $5,000 | 2 |
| Rooney Realty | $5,000 | 4 |
| Howard Orloff | $4,500 | 4 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| David Ruttenberg | $8,000 | 6 |
| Patrick Carey | $7,250 | 9 |
| John Dunn | $7,250 | 9 |
| Michael Alvarez | $5,500 | 4 |
| Thomas Raines | $4,500 | 3 |
| John Daley | $4,500 | 5 |
| Rolando Acosta | $4,000 | 7 |
| Tyler Manic | $4,000 | 7 |
| John Doerrer | $3,750 | 7 |
| Alan Lev | $3,500 | 3 |
| Jonathan Buckner | $3,000 | 2 |
| Jennifer Koehler | $2,500 | 4 |
| Langdon Neal | $2,250 | 3 |
| William Griffin | $2,250 | 5 |
| Jerry Mickelson | $2,000 | 4 |
Money near votes
Money from the interests tied to a piece of legislation (its lobbying clients, their lobbyists, companies and employees named in it) received in the 365 days before the vote.
| Legislation | Vote date | Their vote | Amount | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Term Rentals Amendment | May 21, 2025 | Y | $3,500 | Lara Dailey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Patrick Carey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); John Dunn (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| Liquor Moratorium Lift on Packaged Goods on Kedzie | Oct 22, 2024 | Y | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Circle K) |
| Liquor License Moratorium | May 22, 2024 | Y | $1,500 | Thomas Raines (lobbyist for Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code 7-5-0207 regarding Outdoor Patio Dining | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $1,500 | Illinois Restaurant Association (company) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4 and 6 by modifying various sections and adding… | Nov 9, 2023 | A | $1,500 | Illinois Restaurant Association (company) |
| Acquisition of property at S Burley Avenue from E 122nd Street to E 126th Pl; S… | Sep 14, 2023 | Y | $1,400 | Norfolk Southern Corporation (company) |
| Call on Chicago City Clerk to provide Illinois Gaming Board with certified copy of… | Feb 18, 2026 | Y | $750 | Pat Doerr (lobbyist for Hospitality Business Association Of Chicago); Hospitality Business Association Of Chicago (company) |
| Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 105 W Adams Street/210 S Clark St | Feb 18, 2026 | Y | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (35.82) to allow additional package goods… | Jan 21, 2026 | Y | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 2616 N Milwaukee(Chicago), LLC) |
| Execution of Affordable Housing Covenant and Lien for 1810 W Jackson Blvd | Oct 16, 2025 | Y | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 1810 W Jackson Investors LLC) |
| Redevelopment agreement with 105 Adams Development LLC to provide tax increment… | Sep 25, 2025 | Y | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, LLC) |
| W Diversey Ave - lifting liquor moratorium | Dec 10, 2025 | Y | $333 | Joseph Moore (lobbyist for Dennis Sommo) |
| Redevelopment agreement with and issuance of tax increment financing (TIF) funds to… | Oct 9, 2024 | Y | $250 | Donna Pugh (lobbyist for Timeline Theatre Company) |
| Diversey and Lincoln Liquor Moratorium Amendment | Jul 16, 2025 | Y | $167 | Joseph Moore (lobbyist for Dennis Sommo) |
| Support of Class 6(b) tax incentive for property at 1400 W 46th St and redevelopment… | Sep 25, 2025 | Y | $100 | Donna Pugh (lobbyist for Bubbly Dynamics, LLC) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- Daniel La Spata: 64 donors in common (8% overlap)
- Chris Taliaferro: 38 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Brian Hopkins: 55 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Bennett R. Lawson: 43 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Samantha Nugent: 43 donors in common (5% overlap)
Legislation they sponsored that was lobbied
- Short Term Rentals Amendment: 23 filings (Airbnb, Inc.)
- Foundry Park: 7 filings (Jdl Development LLC, Unitehere Local 1)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Title 13 by adding new Chapter 13-150 establishing requirements for…: 6 filings (Illinois Environmental Council, Openlands)
- 3040-42 N Lincoln: 3 filings (Pro Mc Properties)
- Designation of May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Chicago.: 3 filings (Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago, Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- Designation of April 1 through April 30 as Arab American Heritage Month in Chicago.: 3 filings (Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago, Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- Approval of Foundry Park Resubdivision: 3 filings (Jdl Development LLC)
- rear: 2 filings (Stephanie Dunn)
- SO2024-0008201: 2 filings (Amazon.Com Services LLC, Illinois Environmental Council)
- Call on Illinois General Assembly to pass transit management reform and revenue omnibus package: 1 filings (Illinois Environmental Council)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 14B, 14X and 15 (2026 Municipal Code…: 1 filings (Airbnb, Inc.)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-120-518 establishing reporting and tracking procedures regarding hate…: 1 filings (Equality Illinois)
- Call for City of Chicago to develop Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan in accordance with…: 1 filings (Access Living Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Title 3 by adding new Chapter 3-46A to impose Ground Delivery Tax on use of…: 1 filings (Grubhub Inc.)
- Commemoration of May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month: 1 filings (Jewish United Fund)
Campaign data from the Illinois State Board of Elections (itemized: $150+). Lobbyist data from the City of Chicago Board of Ethics. Lobbyist and lobbyist-client donor flags are name matches. Street addresses are not published. Links between money and legislation are computed: lobbying filings are matched to legislation by record number, address, the client's name, or similar wording; donors are matched by exact company or employer name. Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote. See also Scott Waguespack's connections and money across the Council.
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